Bluford, IL vs Kingston Mines, IL

Kingston Mines is moderately more affordable than Bluford, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Bluford scores 66 compared to 61 for Kingston Mines, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bluford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bluford is $810/month compared to $775/month in Kingston Mines — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingston Mines is more affordable at $82,300 median vs $92,200.

Median household income in Bluford is $58,500 compared to $50,000 in Kingston Mines (+17%). While Bluford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bluford spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Kingston Mines.